# Middle East crisis live: Iran denies Trump’s claim that talks are imminent

https://mins.news/en/item/12262

- The Guardian, 2026-08-03 08:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/03/us-iran-trump-strait-of-hormuz-talks-israel-gaza-lebanon-latest-news-updates

> Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson says Tehran is not currently holding talks with the United States and has no plans to receive or send a delegation. The statement contradicts Donald Trump’s assertion that discussions with Iran would take place the following day. Trump has since said talks are scheduled for Monday. The conflicting claims come amid continuing live coverage of the Middle East crisis.

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